Please provide some do's and don'ts on having a healthy first trimester.

Ignore: Stay healthy by eating well, and not smoking or drinking alcohol. Your baby depends on it!

Ignore: Mothers with a hx of seizure or babies with neural tube defects need 10x as much folic acid. 4mg/d.

Ignore: Do eat well, stay hydrated, get sleep/take naps, put your feet up!Don't smoke, greatly limit alcohol.

Ignore: Exercise in moderation during your first trimester, and not to exhaustion.

Don't: Don't drink too much coffee during your first trimester or caffeinated beverages.

Don't: Don't drink any alcohol during your pregnancy.

Better: Better to eat many little meals throughout the day, than just three solid meals, to keep your energy level high.

Get: Get plenty of rest, and take little naps during the day if possible during this time.

Ignore: Take your folic acid ~1 mg daily. Don't smoke, drink alcohol, or take any drugs not approved by MD.

Ignore: You will need to make adjustments to accommodate your changing body, but continue to stay active.